Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Torrios punishment ring (silver)

In Fine Jewelry > Mexican Jewelry > Show & Tell.
Fine Jewelry4655 of 8551Antique Saint LÔ Cross – Croix de Saint LÔ knot diamonds French regional Normandy 1800-1810 Some paste and silver animal brooches and a moonstone and pearls moth.
1
Love it
0
Like it

EfesgirlEfesgirl loves this.
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 9 years ago

    OfficerTor…
    (14 items)

    This is the famous gangster ring used by Torrio it was said he used this ring while punishing his rival enemies. This ring is silver and has his name made in the 1920's in mexico. He had a set of these rings i only have one of them. This ring he wore on his pinky i got this from one of his grandchildren. Torrio was the gangster who was the boss of Al Capone at a time he made the scare on Al Capone's face with a razor.

    logo
    Mexican Jewelry
    See all
    Vintage Mexico Belt Buckle Modernist Sterling Silver 925 Ring Band Size 7 & 8
    Vintage Mexico Belt Buckle Modernis...
    $45
    Antique Taxco Mexico 980 Sterling Silver Necklace & Bracelet Set, 138g
    Antique Taxco Mexico 980 Sterling S...
    $86
    VTG Sterling Silver - MEXICO Turquoise Amethyst Cross Necklace Pendant - 6.5g
    VTG Sterling Silver - MEXICO Turquo...
    $35
    VTG Sterling Silver - MEXICO TAXCO 7mm Cable Chain 7
    VTG Sterling Silver - MEXICO TAXCO ...
    $29
    logo
    Vintage Mexico Belt Buckle Modernist Sterling Silver 925 Ring Band Size 7 & 8
    Vintage Mexico Belt Buckle Modernis...
    $45
    See all

    Comments

    1. OfficerTorres, 9 years ago
      This is a interesting ring
    2. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 9 years ago
      I expect that ring would leave a very nice dent on someone's forehead. The provenance is quite interesting.
    3. OfficerTorres, 9 years ago
      Yes it is and thank you for the love

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.